On October 13th, Apple introduced the newest iPhone models: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Here's everything you need to know to choose your next new iPhone.
Let's get technical.
As stated on Apple's website, the iPhone 12 has 5G speed, A14 Bionic (a faster chip), an edge-to-edge OLED display, Ceramic Shield (a tougher glass), and Night mode on every camera.
The iPhone 12 mini essentially has the same features as the iPhone 12, only its display is 0.7 inches smaller, it has two less video playback hours, and it has a slightly different resolution. It is marketed as "The world's smallest, thinnest, lightest 5G phone."
Both phones come in 5 colors: blue, green, red, white and black.
The iPhone 12 Pro, on the other hand, has 5G speed, A14 Bionic chip, Ceramic Shield, LiDAR Scanner for more realistic AR, and a Pro camera system optimized for low light.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max contains the same features as the 12 Pro, except its display is .6 inches bigger, the optical zoom range is 1x higher, it has 3 more hours of video playback, and the resolution is different.
The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max come in graphite, silver, gold and pacific blue.
Additionally, all four of the devices contain a new feature called MagSafe, "a new ecosystem of accessories for easy attachment and faster wireless charging."
If these technical terms don't make much sense, don't worry. Here is a chart comparing the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12, to better visualize the new features.
Model | iPhone 11 | iPhone 12 | iPhone 11 Pro | iPhone 12 Pro |
Display | 6.1" | 6.1" (5.4" mini) | 5.8" | 6.1" |
Speed | 4G | 5G | 4G | 5G |
Camera | Ultra Wide, Wide | Ultra Wide, Wide and Dolby vision HDR | Ultra Wide, Wide, Telephoto | Ultra Wide, Wide, Telephoto, Dolby vision HDR video |
Optical zoom range | 2x | 2x | 4X | 4X |
Bionic Chip | A13 | A14 | A13 | A14 |
Battery | Up to 17 hours video playback | Up to 17 hours video playback | Up to 18 hours video playback | Up to 17 hours video playback |
Casing | Glass front and Back | Ceramic Shield front | Glass front and Back | Ceramic Shield front |
Water resistant | depth of 2 meters for 30 mins | depth of 6 meters for 30 mins | depth of 4 meters for 30 mins | depth of 6 meters for 30 mins |
MagSafe | No | Yes | No | Yes |
The main differences between the phones are the sizes and the cameras. Personally, I am most excited for the new colors offered.
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are available for pre-order on 10/16, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone mini are available for pre-order on 11/6.
Happy iPhone launch season!